CHARTWELL CASINOS
Introduction
Chartwell casinos are usually flash-based. Like many no no-download casinos, graphics, features, and general quality fall short. Game selection is average for a smaller group. The basic games are there, but few specialty games beyond the basics. >4-play video poker is not available. Blackjack play is slow and annoyingly produces a "Are you sure you want to hit...?" pop up warning on some soft total hands while playing with optimal strategy. I consider the well known Chartwell casinos like Betfair to be reputable. Some players believe that Chartwell blackjack is not purely random. However, I have not seen any statistics that are beyond what could be explained by variance.
Game Selection & House Edge
The table below lists the available games and corresponding house edge.
| Game | House Edge |
|
Per
Initial Bet |
Per
Unit Wagered |
|
| Baccarat: Banker | 1.06% |
1.06% |
| Blackjack: Standard / Lucky 7 | 0.49% |
0.43% |
| Blackjack: Single Deck | 0.26% |
0.23% |
| Blackjack: European | 0.45% |
0.43% |
| Casino Stud Poker | 5.22% |
2.56% |
| Casino War | 2.42% |
2.28% |
| Craps: Pass, 2x Odds | 1.41% |
0.61% |
| Craps: Don't Pass, 2x Odds | 1.36% |
0.58% |
| Pai Gow | ~2.7% |
~2.7% |
| Red Dog | 3.16% |
2.67% |
| Roulette: Single Zero | 1.35
to 2.70% |
1.35
to 2.70% |
| Roulette: Double Zero | 5.26% |
5.26% |
| Scratch Card (5 Games) | 3
to 14% |
3
to 14% |
| Slots (~25 Games) | 5
to 13% |
5
to 13% |
| "Soft Games" (~15 Games) | 3
to 34% |
3
to 34% |
| Three Card Poker: Ante & Play | 3.37% |
2.01% |
| Three Card Poker: Pair Plus | 2.32% |
2.32% |
| Video Poker: All American (1-4 hands) | 1.89% |
1.89% |
| Video Poker: Challenge (1 hand) | 0.18%
to 10%* |
0.18%
to 10%* |
| Video Poker: Deuces Wild (1 hand) | 2.03% |
2.03% |
| Video Poker: Deuces Wild (4 hands) | 0.63% |
0.63% |
| Video Poker: Jacks or Better (1 hand) | 1.64% |
1.64% |
| Video Poker: Jacks or Better (4 hands) | 0.46% |
0.46% |
| Video Poker: Joker Poker (1 hand) | 3.10% |
3.10% |
| Video Poker: Joker Poker (4 hands) | 1.40% |
1.40% |
Bonuses
Chartwell bonuses are usually cashable with a wagering requirement. Bonuses are often not given until after completing wagering (post-wager). Some Chartwell casinos use a unique variety of sticky bonuses. See the Chartwell sticky page for details. Wagering requirements and game restrictions vary, so be sure to read full T&C before playing.
Country Restrictions
Chartwell casinos exclude players from the United States. Restrictions for other countries vary significantly. The Coral group restricts Australia. Interwetten restricts Canada. The Stan James group and Bet Shop restricts Finland.
Casino List
Casinos using Chartwell software are listed below. Click on a column header to sort by that measure.
| Casino | Group | Bonus EV | Max Bonus | Bonus % | Wager | Type | Game | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet Shop | Leisure & Gaming | None | None | None | 20xB | Unique | Video Poker | Bonus removed, Silver Casino uses Net Ent, Gold uses Chartwell, Can claim both sign-ups, Limited deposit options |
| Betaland Casino | Gaming VC | +$100* | $300 (€200) | 50% | 30xB | Post-wager | Slots | See Summary & Warning, No Neteller or Moneybookers, *EV assumes Net Ent slots |
| Betfair Casino | Independent | +$70 | $80 (£50) | 100% | 30xB | Cashable | Blackjack | Alternative exclusive £75 45xB bonus |
| Bet1128 | Independent | None | None | None | None | None | None | RTG casino with bonus removed |
| Betoto.com | Independent | +$35 | $45 (€30) | 100% | 40xB | Cashable | Blackjack | |
| BoyleCasino | Independent | +$85 | $100 | 100% | 30xB | Post-wager | Video Poker | |
| Bwin Casino | Bwin | +$270 | $340 (€250) | 100% | 40xB | Cashable | Blackjack | Exclusive bonus that requires signing up through website link, Instant casino bonus |
| Cashpoint | Independent | +$35 | $35 (€25) | 100% | 2xB | Cashable | Blackjack | See Summary & Warning |
| Coral Casino | Coral | +$180 | $40 (£25), $85 (£50), $85 (£50) | 100% | 5xB, 25xB, 25xB | Post-wager | Blackjack and Video Poker | See Summary, No Neteller |
| DOXXcasino | Independent | +$55 | $85 (£50) | 100% | 70xB | Post-wager | Video Poker | |
| Eurobet | Coral | +$130 | $90 (£50+£5), $85 (£50) | 100% | ~51xB, 55xB | Post-wager | Blackjack and Video Poker | See Summary |
| Extra Bet | Independent | +$140 | $170 (£100) | 100% | 25xB | Post-wager | Video Poker | |
| Fat Bet Casino | Independent | None | None | None | None | None | None | Casino closed? |
| Interwetten | Independent | None | None | None | None | None | None | Bonus is only in Microgaming casino |
| JAXX Casino | Independent | +$75 | $85 (£50) | 100% | 20xB | Post-wager | Video Poker | See Summary, No Neteller or Moneybookers |
| Monte Carlo 7 | Independent | +$70 | $75 (€50) | 100% | 20xB | Unique | Blackjack | Bonus may not be available, No Moneybookers |
| MyBet.com | Independent | +$130 | $325 (€250) | 50% | 60xB | Post-wager | Baccarat | 60xB wagering for Australia, Germany, and other countries not in the following list -- UK, CA, NL, FI and SE; No Neteller |
| Stan James | Stan James | +$80? | $170 (£100) | Varies | 10xB | Unique | Slots | Choose Moneybookers or Western Union to avoid fees |
| VC Casino | Victor Chandler | +$130 | $150 | 100% | 25xB | Post-wager | Blackjack | See Summary, Choose $ or € currency (for Chartwell casino). Don't choose £ currency (for Net Ent casino and a no-BJ bonus) |
Table Definitions Group -- Casinos often are linked together in e group. These groups are listed in the table. I recommend not simultaneously playing two sign up bonuses from the same group. Wait until payment is received, then play at the next casino. Bonus EV -- EV stands for Expected Value. Bonus EV indicates the average expected gain of the bonus with the following play: Cashable and Post-wager bonuses -- Playthrough the bonus on the listed game with unlimited banrkoll; Sticky and Clearplay bonuses -- Make high variance bets to a 2x target, then playthrough bonus; Free Play and Unique bonuses -- See the listed strategy. Max Bonus -- The bonus that is given with the maximum allowed deposit for that bonus. If the max value is expressed as one number + another, then there are two bonuses, usually one signup bonus and one deposit method bonus. If the value is expressed as a range, then the bonus is dependent on return from a free play offer. Bonus % -- Bonus % indicates the ratio between the bonus and your deposit. If a $300 bonus is given on a $100 deposit, the bonus % is 300%. Wager -- Wager indicates the wagering requirement for the bonus. All wagering requirements are expressed in terms of the bonus. For example, the wagering requirement at Golden Palace is 20x(bonus+deposit). With a $100 deposit, the wagering requirement would be ($300 + $100)x20 = $8000. $8000 is 27x the $300 bonus, so the value in the table is 27xB. Clearplay bonuses may list two wagering requirements -- the minimum wagering requirement and the wagering requirement on the game French Roulette. "0xB / 60xB" indicates that you can cash out your winnings immediately (0xB), and if you complete the playthrough on French Roulette there is a 60xB wagering requirement. Type -- Several types of bonuses are listed in the table. Cashable bonuses are given at the start of wagering and become withdrawable after completing wagering. Like cashable bonuses, post-wager bonuses are withdrawable after completing wagering. However, they are not given until completing wagering. Sticky bonuses can be bet, but cannot be cashed out. Clearplay bonuses are a special type of cashable bonus offered by many Microgaming casinos games are weighted at different percentages and bonuses are gradually converted to cash while completing wagering. Free play bonuses involve play without making a deposit. After finishing the free play, winnings are credited as a bonus. Unique bonuses have unique rules and do not fit in any of the categories above. Game -- Game indicates the recommended game to play the bonus. USA? --"No" means the casino allows no players from the United States. "Yes" means the casino allows players from anywhere in the United States. "Some" means the casino allows players from some US states, but not others. Microgaming casinos typically allow players in 39 US states. They do not permit players from 11 states where gambling is legislated illegal or where there have been related court cases -- Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. Notes -- Notes indicates other important things to take note of, such as associated warnings. |
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